The special meal with 100-percent Japanese beef might be the last thing you eat while on a trip to Japan.
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Japanese net users are claiming to have transformed a simple customer transaction into what they’re calling a new “extreme sport.”
Two iconic brands join forces for first-ever crossover promotion featuring both Pringles Ramen and Ramen Pringles.
A strangely named sushi package grabbed our reporter’s attention, so of course he had to try it.
Constantly scowling penguin is incapable of service with a smile, but he looks adorably delicious anyway.
The Nintendo character with the endless appetite is offering a full range of adorable edibles and exclusive merch.
The latest collaboration between the chocolate snacks and the Japanese spirit is almost four centuries in the making and uses one of the highest classes of sake.
Rice is part of almost every traditional Japanese meal, but should the rest of the meal be part of the rice?
Travel and food vlogger Raphael Gomes had no idea what he was eating, but he enjoyed almost every bite!
Earthquake-affected areas more or less saying they’d rather starve than take on Extra Spicy MAX END Yakisoba.
Town ranks in last place for second survey in a row, but there actually are some things to love about the place.
This classic confection makes for a great creamy treat with traditional aesthetics, and it’s coming soon to a 7-Eleven near you!
Shadowy ghost and poison-types get their moment in the sun, and of course there’s a new Pikachu item too!
“A little” shanking is requested, but that’s not the only weird thing about the baffling bits of Japanese flavor text.
Schlansky imparted his Japanese knowledge on the talk show host, but ended up committing some faux pas of his own.




















Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Japan Airlines debuts airport translation panels, translation error quickly results
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Private booths are coming to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains even sooner than we’d thought【Video】
Japanese bento serves up a slice of the samurai life in a special carry case
Kim Jong-un summoned to appear in Tokyo District Court
Sanrio Character Ranking results: Cinnamaroll’s five-year streak broken, poll still goes to dogs
Japanese women’s breasts continue to grow, reach historic tipping point in lingerie maker’s study
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】